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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hector Cabrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bad Idea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Cabrera might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Tarot - I Walk Forever. Idea has chosen Boss of All Bosses as his entrance music. Bad Idea has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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154 lbs
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149 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
39 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hector Cabrera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bad Idea!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cabrera throws out a loose jab but Idea uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cabrera stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cabrera defending well as Idea loads up on a big left hand.
Cabrera misses with a lunging right hand
and Idea counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cabrera scoring well with a low kick there.
Idea moves out of range of the strikes.
Cabrera tries to bum rush Idea with a series of wild strikes but Idea uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Idea tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cabrera is able to avoid easily.
Idea scores with a leg kick.
Cabrera lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Idea at a distance.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Idea has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A swing and a miss from Cabrera.
A looping hook to the body misses from Idea. Cabrera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cabrera scores with a spinning back kick!
Idea takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Idea with a poor takedown
and Cabrera counters with a shoot takedown. Idea fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Cabrera tries to free his leg and advance position but Idea is retaining full guard.
Cabrera throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Idea looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabrera trying to control but Idea is working from the bottom.
Cabrera is really struggling to control Idea but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've been hearing that Cabrera has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Hector Cabrera wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Idea goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Idea fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cabrera manages to avoid it.
Cabrera throws an overhand right that lands on Idea's shoulder, as Idea tries to avoid the shot.
Cabrera lands a lovely overhand right.
Cabrera throws a body kick that misses.
Cabrera scores with a nice head shot.
Cabrera fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Idea misses with a kick to the body
and Cabrera counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cabrera throwing strikes but Idea manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Cabrera is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Cabrera looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cabrera is trying to get back to full guard.
Cabrera is refusing to be controlled, as Idea sits in half guard.
Cabrera wants to get back to full guard.
Cabrera is working hard here to advance position.
Cabrera has hold of Idea's hands but Idea slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Cabrera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Idea seems content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Idea tries to pass to full mount but Cabrera defends it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cabrera looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Idea connects with a nice short shot to Cabrera's temple.
Idea tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cabrera knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Idea seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cabrera does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cabrera works his way to full guard. Good work.
Idea postures up and lands a big shot to Cabrera's brow.
Idea distracts Cabrera with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cabrera bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Idea's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Idea is pulling down on Cabrera's head. It's preventing any offense from Cabrera, at least for the moment.
Idea keeping moving, preventing Cabrera from controlling successfully.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cabrera with a flurry of punches that miss.
Idea seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cabrera tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Idea throws a hook but Cabrera blocks it.
Cabrera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Cabrera dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cabrera misses with a body shot.
Cabrera lands a nice shot that snaps Idea's head back.
Cabrera throws a nice inside leg kick.
Idea lands a jab to the nose.
Cabrera slips a jab from Idea.
Idea swings for the body but Cabrera moves out of range.
Idea throws a poor cross that misses
and Cabrera counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Idea wants to control but Cabrera is keeping busy.
Cabrera thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Idea's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cabrera lands with a punch from half guard.
Cabrera stalling.
Hector Cabrera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Idea regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Idea looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cabrera passes Idea's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cabrera looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Idea with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Idea avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cabrera.
Cabrera thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Idea's head.
Idea wants to get back to full guard.
Cabrera wants to advance to full mount but Idea doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Cabrera loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cabrera postures up and lands a big shot to Idea's brow.
Cabrera trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cabrera looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Idea manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Idea punishing his opponent with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Idea lands with some strikes.
Cabrera bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Idea working a defensive guard here.
Cabrera looking to sit in guard and control but Idea gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cabrera keeping moving, preventing Idea from controlling successfully.
Idea won't allow Cabrera to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Idea's guard.
Cabrera throws a big right hand that misses.
Idea tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cabrera makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Idea is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Cabrera is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Idea jumps into side control!
Cabrera tries to improve position but can't.
Cabrera manages to work his way to half guard, despite Idea's best efforts.
Cabrera is looking for a sweep. Idea is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Idea scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Idea is keen to just control but Cabrera is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera moves into full guard.
Idea distracts Cabrera with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Idea working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Idea won't allow Cabrera to sweep him here.
Cabrera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Idea doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Idea manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Idea trying to control but Cabrera is working from the bottom.
Cabrera looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Idea lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Idea is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Idea working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Idea stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cabrera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Cabrera dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Cabrera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Idea scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Idea has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cabrera is looking to improve his position.
Cabrera is trying to maintain the position but Idea is very close to passing his half guard.
Idea trying to mount his opponent but Cabrera defends it.
Cabrera looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cabrera trying to control but Idea postures up.
Cabrera looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cabrera tries to roll over but Idea keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabrera trying to control but Idea postures up.
Idea wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cabrera keeps working.
Cabrera looking for submissions off his back.
Cabrera is looking to improve his position.
Idea working Cabrera over with strikes.
Cabrera trying to control but Idea postures up.
Idea missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Idea prevents Cabrera from improving his position.
Idea trying to control the action but Cabrera is working from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Idea connects with a nice short shot to Cabrera's temple.
Nice strikes from Idea there.
Cabrera tries to roll over but Idea keeps him under control.
Idea lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hector Cabrera is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cabrera manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Idea works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabrera regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cabrera tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cabrera working a defensive guard here.
Idea trying to control the position from guard on top but Cabrera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Idea pushing down on Cabrera's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cabrera is pressing down on Idea's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Idea keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cabrera's head.
Idea cracks Cabrera with a solid left hand.
Idea trying to control the position from guard on top but Cabrera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Idea is working Cabrera over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Idea preventing the sweep.
Idea is pushing down on Cabrera's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cabrera is fighting to maintain full guard but Idea has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Idea passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cabrera!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Idea pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Idea with a couple of short strikes.
Cabrera tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Idea lands with some strikes.
Idea prevents Cabrera from getting the reversal.
Bad Idea has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cabrera is in a horrible position here. Idea smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Cabrera is in a horrible position here. Idea smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Idea swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Cabrera is now in Idea's guard. A big mistake from Idea there, giving up the dominant position!
Idea looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cabrera is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bad Idea comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cabrera has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hector Cabrera!
A relieved looking Hector Cabrera thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Bad Idea was interviewed post fight and said 'Turpaan tuli. Olisi pitänyt kunnioittaa enemmän Hectorin mattoskillejä.'.
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